Solid state phase transformations in Advanced Steels

In order to achieve progress in Advanced Steels development came more emphasis in solid state phase transformations are received. For achieving the desired mechanical and corrosion resistance properties in Duplex Stainless Steels (DSS), a precise knowledge of the precipitation kinetics of secondary phases, the morphology of the precipitates and effects of the alloying elements on different properties is needed. A complicated chemical composition and the production technology route make each grade of DSS a unique object for a study. Besides, when the market needs to reduce weight and increase product durability by utilizing Advance Strength Steels, a deeper understanding of their transformations is required. The aim of the present work was to study the main features of phase precipitation in diverse Duplex Stainless Steels grades, including Lean Duplex, Standard and Superduplex. Beside analyze the effects of metallurgical features on the properties of DSS and Advanced High Strength Dual Phase (DP) steels. One of the tasks was to study the effects plastic deformation after heat treatment in diverse duplex grades

Solid state phase transformations in Advanced Steels

In order to achieve progress in Advanced Steels development came more emphasis in solid state phase transformations are received. For achieving the desired mechanical and corrosion resistance properties in Duplex Stainless Steels (DSS), a precise knowledge of the precipitation kinetics of secondary phases, the morphology of the precipitates and effects of the alloying elements on different properties is needed. A complicated chemical composition and the production technology route make each grade of DSS a unique object for a study. Besides, when the market needs to reduce weight and increase product durability by utilizing Advance Strength Steels, a deeper understanding of their transformations is required. The aim of the present work was to study the main features of phase precipitation in diverse Duplex Stainless Steels grades, including Lean Duplex, Standard and Superduplex. Beside analyze the effects of metallurgical features on the properties of DSS and Advanced High Strength Dual Phase (DP) steels. One of the tasks was to study the effects plastic deformation after heat treatment in diverse duplex grades.Con lo scopo di ottenere progressi industriali nello sviluppo di Advanced Steels, specie quando le necessità di mercato richiedono una riduzione di peso e un aumento della durabilità è fondamentale una più profonda comprensione delle loro trasformazioni di fase allo stato solido. Nel caso di acciai Inossidabili Duplex (DSS), per raggiungere le proprietà meccaniche desiderate e le proprietà di resistenza alla corrosione, è necessaria la precisa conoscenza della cinetica di precipitazione di fasi secondarie, la morfologia dei precipitati e gli effetti degli elementi alleganti su diverse proprietà. La complessa composizione chimica e la tecnologia di produzione rendono ciascuna tipologia di DSS come un caso di studio unico. L’obbiettivo del presente lavoro è stato quello di studiare le principali caratteristiche delle precipitazioni di fasi secondarie in diversi tipi di acciai inossidabili duplex, comprendendo i Lean Duplex, Standard e altamente legati duplex, ed inoltre di analizzare gli effetti delle caratteristiche metallurgiche sulle proprietà degli Acciai Duplex e Advanced High Strength Steels

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Detrimental Cr-rich Phases Precipitation on SAF 2205 Duplex Stainless Steels Welds After Heat Treatment

Abstract The austeno-ferritic Stainless Steels are commonly employed in various applications requiring structural performances with enhanced corrosion resistance. Their characteristics can be worsened if the material is exposed to thermal cycles, since the high-temperature decomposition of ferrite causes the formation of detrimental secondary phases. The Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) process is currently adopted for joining DSS owing to its relatively simple execution, cost savings, and using molten slag and granular flux from protecting the seam of atmospheric gases. However, since it produces high contents of δ-ferrite in the heat affected zone and low content of γ-austenite in the weld, high-Ni filler materials must be employed, to avoid excessive ferritization of the joint. The present work is aimed to study the effect of 3 and 6 hours isothermal heat treatments at 850°C and 900°C in a SAF 2205 DSS welded joint in terms of phases precipitation. The results showed the presence of σ-phase at any time-temperature combination, precipitating at the δ/γ interphases and often accompanied by the presence of χ-phase. However, certain differences in secondary phases amounts were revealed among the different zones constituting the joint, ascribable both to peculiar elements partitioning and to the different morphology pertaining to each microstructure

ANALYSIS OF THE MICROSTRUCTURE AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF DUAL PHASE STEEL UNDER THE EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT BRAZING RATES

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Acciaio inossidabile effect of gas tungsten arc welded 308 and 409 stainless steels on their mechanical properties

Stainless steels (SS

Recent Advances in Additive Manufacturing of Soft Magnetic Materials: A Review

Additive manufacturing (AM) is an attractive set of processes that are being employed lately to process specific materials used in the fabrication of electrical machine components. This is because AM allows for the preservation or enhancement of their magnetic properties, which may be degraded or limited when manufactured using other traditional processes. Soft magnetic materials (SMMs), such as Fe–Si, Fe–Ni, Fe–Co, and soft magnetic composites (SMCs), are suitable materials for electrical machine additive manufacturing components due to their magnetic, thermal, mechanical, and electrical properties. In addition to these, it has been observed in the literature that other alloys, such as soft ferrites, are difficult to process due to their low magnetization and brittleness. However, thanks to additive manufacturing, it is possible to leverage their high electrical resistivity to make them alternative candidates for applications in electrical machine components. It is important to highlight the significant progress in the field of materials science, which has enabled the development of novel materials such as high-entropy alloys (HEAs). These alloys, due to their complex chemical composition, can exhibit soft magnetic properties. The aim of the present work is to provide a critical review of the state-of-the-art SMMs manufactured through different AM technologies. This review covers the influence of these technologies on microstructural changes, mechanical strengths, post-processing, and magnetic parameters such as saturation magnetization (MS), coercivity (HC), remanence (Br), relative permeability (Mr), electrical resistivity (r), and thermal conductivity (k)